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[2] The respondent went to an ordinary school but had problems there. He then went to Agricultural College in Dumfriesshire, but was subject to severe bullying and had to leave. He then lived by himself for some years but became increasingly isolated and failed to cope living on his own in a flat in Edinburgh .
[3] He was admitted to the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in about May 2001 as an emergency with suicidal ideation and a strong desire to harm himself. He was diagnosed as having a neuro-developmental disorder, Asperger's syndrome. He was found not to be suffering from a secondary depressive illness. He remained at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital for about six months. He was under the care of Dr Alan Carson, consultant psychiatrist. He was discharged in about November 2001.
[4] A placement was obtained for the respondent at Daybreak House, Edinburgh. This was sheltered accommodation. This quickly failed when he returned to his old flat. The respondent refused all attempts to help him there. He again became isolated.
[5] On 12 th March 2002 an application for guardianship was submitted under the Mental Health ( Scotland ) Act 1984, section 37. Dr Carson submitted a report in support of that application. The application was granted on 16 th May 2002 . The guardianship expired on 17 th November 2002 .
[8] The respondent does not fall into the category of persons with Asperger's syndrome who have learning difficulties.
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